Blessed Thistle has been known as a cure-all, especially in Renaissance Europe. It was even believed to have fought off the plague. The Ancient believe that it possessed supernatural qualities. Now the times of the past popularity has gone and this herb is used only for several treating purposes where […]
What it is Vitamin B is often called Vitamin B complex, as it comprises eight different vitamins of B group (plus four more unclassified vitamins). These vitamins correspond to one group as they can be found in the same food and considered earlier to be just one vitamin. They also […]
Biological description Fo-ti (Chinese Knotweed, Climbing Knotweed, Flowery Knotweed or Polygonum multiflorum) is a traditional Chinese plant which for centuries has been used in herbal medicine. But no Chinese herbalist will tell you what fo-ti is if you ask him. This is so because the Chinese name of the herb […]
Biological Description Khella (Arabic name), or its more popular name Bishop’s weed, and the colloquial name Ajwain weed (Hindu name) is a small annual plant. Its botanical name is Trachyspermum ammi (or Ammi Visnaga) and it belongs to the cumin and parsley family. Among those popular names there are some […]
A new generation of women is in the process of rediscovering black cohosh to relieve the hot flashes and night sweats that often accompany menopause. Black cohosh is also used to relieve menstrual cramps and the mood swings of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The herb, known by its botanical name of […]
For many years marshmallow plant has been used to relieve coughs, sore throats, and minor wounds, as well as immune booster. Biological Description Marshmallow plant or Althaea officinalis is an upright perennial from family Malvaceae. The genus name of the plant – Althaea – comes from Greek word that means […]
How numerous the benefits of green tea are! Among all kind of drinks green tea is one of the kind. So tasty, so beneficial, so easy to make, so affordable to have for anyone. Biological Description Green Tea is a drink made from the leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis. […]
Biological Description Brahmi is a perennial herb. Its other names Water Hyssop and Bacopa are more common in use. The botanical name of this creeping water herb is Bacopa monnieri from family Scrophulariaceae. Its other not so popular names are Herpestris monnieria, Lysimachia monnieri and Moniera euneifolia. Bacopa leaves are […]
Feverfew is the herb that has been given eleven different names. References to the plant were found in the works of ancient Greek physicians. The botanical name of flower group to which feverfew belongs is the derivation from Greek “pur” (fire) which is the metaphoric characteristic of the hot taste […]
General Anxiety disorders are a group of psychiatric illnesses, which affect nervous system of a human being. They interfere with the usual life of a person and affect the way a sufferer perceives the world, other people, and himself. As a result, anxiety victims have difficulty adjusting to environment around […]
Biological Description Witch hazel (Hamamelis) is a perennial genus of the shrubs native to Canada and spread cultivated throughout Europe. It has been described centuries ago, and the Greek name given to the plant referring to its peculiar properties is translated as “apples”, and “together”. What would that mean? The […]
Many people seek for cure from bacterial or viral infections using pharmaceutical drugs. Definitely, in the majority of cases they do help to eliminate the problem. However, there is at least one situation when the vast majority of us resort to herbal remedies in the first place. Every human being […]
Wood Betony has long been used for treating different types of headaches and nervousness with stress. Its botanical name – Betonica officinalis – actually means ‘tonic for head’ from Celtic language. Along with Feverfew, Skullcap, Willow bark and Chamomile, Betony is considered one of the effective herbal remedies in case […]
A powerful remedy to calm the mind and prepare for the meditation, tool for strengthening the insight energy, ceremonial symbol of introduction young girls into womanhood, strong well known female medicinal herb, weapon against muscle spasms caused by rabies (that is why it was also called Mad-Dog Weed) – this […]
The richest pharmacy ever – our nature – is really the most amazing thing a human being can imagine. What is more important, we can use its means for lessening the symptoms of many health disorders or even eliminating some illnesses. Multiple trees, bushes, and herbs, created by nature, are […]
The herb we know as ginkgo biloba has been cultivated and used by the Chinese and other Asian cultures for thousands of years, and it has traditionally been used to treat a wide variety of illnesses and ailments. Ginkgo biloba takes its name from the tree from which it is […]
The first recorded use of ginseng is over two thousand years old in Chinese Medicine. Since that time, ginseng has been used medicinally by every culture and healers around the world. Science today is proving what the Ancient Chinese and other healers have known for millennium; ginseng can help boost […]
Biological Description Wood Betony is a heeling herb for many ailments that is also known under the names Bishop’s wort, Purple Betony and its biological names Betonica officinalis or Stachys Betonica. This perennial herb belongs to the family Labiatae. It is rather tall, grows up to 70cm; you can easily […]
Sea Buckthorn – a Cocktail of Vitamins and Health Benefits on the Thorny Shrub For hundreds of years Sea Buckthorn was used in folk medicine for preventing and treating various ailments. Yes, the berries of it are very acidic and astringent, but in combination with sugar or sweet juice (such […]
Biological Description Arnica is a very popular herbal remedy that has been used for medicinal purposes since the 1500s. This plant is known as Arnica root, Common Arnica, Mountain Arnica, Mountain tobacco, Arnica flowers, Leopard’s bane and Wolf’s bane. Its scientific name though is Arnica Montana. It is a perennial […]
Biological Description Drynaria is a genus of large ferns most commonly spread in the tropical forests. The numerous species of the fern mostly vary by types of the frond: from the large, long, spore-bearing fronds, to short, sometimes rounded fronds, which collect leaf litter and debris. Drynaria species are called […]
Wild Jujube: the Taste of Health Biological Description Similarly to a great number of plants traditionally used by Eastern herbalists for healing different diseases, Wild Jujube (Zizyphus jujuba) from the Rhamnaceaefamily only now became popular to some extend in the Western world. This deciduous thorny shrub or a small tree […]
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Biological Description Codonopsis pilosula is a very popular and extensively used Chinese herb, which is often included into the herbal formulas as Ginseng substitute. This medicinal plant is less expensive, therefore it is often called Poor man’s ginseng. Its other popular name is Bonnet flower. Codonopsis belongs to Campanulaceae (bluebell […]
Most of the people believe that they are allergic to certain foods. But what they considered to be food allergy is only some intolerance to certain type of food. True food allergy have less than 1% of people. Allergy, unlike food intolerance, involves the immune system. General A food allergy […]
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General Anemia is a health condition characterized by the abnormally low number of red blood cells or hemoglobin, which contain the iron compound and are called to transport oxygen to the different parts of the body. Depending on the cause, there are many different types of anemia. The most common […]
The substance known as Yohimbe is a popular supplement mostly because of its effect on the human body as an aphrodisiac. In traditional African medicine, extracts of Yohimbe have been used for the treatment of such afflictions as fevers, leprosy, angina and hypertension; as well as to increase sexual ability […]
Biological Description Fennel is a tall perennial herb from family Apiaceae. Its biological name is Foeniculum vulgare. Other popular names include Florence fennel, Finocchio and Carosella. It looks like wild tall herb of a size up to 2,5 m. Fennel has deep green hollow stem, feather-like thing and long leaves, […]
Biological Description Stinging nettle is one of the non-human friendly, touch-wise, and at the same time very helpful, health-wise, herb. Urtica dioica (biological name of the plant) is the best known member of Urtica genus; it is recognized by spiny hairs whose tips come off when touched. This hair transforms […]